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Paula J Ruefli-Spears
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Photo of Paula J Ruefli-Spears, Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT

Paula J Ruefli-Spears

Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Amherst, NY 14226
Let's Connect (716) 226-5130
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Attollo Counseling Services was born from a passion for promoting satisfying relationships, healthy families, meaningful marriages, and strong resilient individuals as they pursue their hopes, dreams, and happiness. While we all want these things, nothing is guaranteed except life will present challenges to take us off-course. Whether you are going through a major life adjustment, experiencing grief/loss, struggling to decide what steps to take towards your future, experiencing relationship challenges, or embarking on a new journey in life; you don't have to do it alone. We believe in compassion, collaboration, and creativity.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy; working in the counseling field since 2013. I have extensive experience dealing with all the issues listed below; and while I am skilled with individuals, couples, adults in all age groups, teens and children, and families (original, foster, adoption, and blended).
I work with compassion to collaborate with each client in a creative way to achieve the vision they have created for themselves. I would be honored to be invited to listen and become a part of the process of achieving your goals - assisting you to reset the course to a joyful and fulfilling life. I look forward to working with you.
Call or Paula J Ruefli-Spears now for a free 15 minute consultation - (716) 226-5130

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Amherst, NY 14226

(716) 226-5130

South Carolina

Boiling Springs, SC 29316

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Depression 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (716) 226-5130
Photo of Paula J Ruefli-Spears, Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Amherst, NY 14226

(716) 226-5130

South Carolina

Boiling Springs, SC 29316

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Depression 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • BlueShield of Northeastern New York
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • Fidelis
  • Highmark
  • Highmark BCBS of Western New York
  • Independent Health
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I am in-network for insurances included in profile. But I can also provide a Super Bill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. We offer other alternatives to insurances. Please reach out with any questions.
Photo of Paula J Ruefli-Spears, Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Paula J Ruefli-Spears
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 226-5130
"
I am in-network for insurances included in profile. But I can also provide a Super Bill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. We offer other alternatives to insurances. Please reach out with any questions.
Photo of Paula J Ruefli-Spears, Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Paula J Ruefli-Spears
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 226-5130

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 008737 Paula J Ruefli-Spears
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 12 years
  • Attended Medaille College, Advance Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2016
  • Additional Credentials

  • Licensed by State of New York / 008737
  • Degree/Diploma from Medaille College Marriage and Family Therapy / 2014
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My experiences as business owner/consultant, early childhood educator, and a county mental health specialist enhances my therapy skills. I have also worked with families and children in foster care. I am licensed in both NY and SC and additional training in EMDR along with trauma-informed therapy."
Photo of Paula J Ruefli-Spears, Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Paula J Ruefli-Spears
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 226-5130
"
My experiences as business owner/consultant, early childhood educator, and a county mental health specialist enhances my therapy skills. I have also worked with families and children in foster care. I am licensed in both NY and SC and additional training in EMDR along with trauma-informed therapy."
Photo of Paula J Ruefli-Spears, Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Paula J Ruefli-Spears
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 226-5130

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Positivity
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Photo of Paula J Ruefli-Spears, Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Paula J Ruefli-Spears
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (716) 226-5130
Photo of Paula J Ruefli-Spears, Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Paula J Ruefli-Spears
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (716) 226-5130

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Native American

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Native American

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Adlerian
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Reality Therapy
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Paula J Ruefli-Spears, Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Paula J Ruefli-Spears
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (716) 226-5130
Photo of Paula J Ruefli-Spears, Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Paula J Ruefli-Spears
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (716) 226-5130

Location

Primary Location

Amherst, NY 14226

(716) 226-5130

Additional Location

South Carolina

Boiling Springs, SC 29316

(716) 226-5130
Photo of Paula J Ruefli-Spears, Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Paula J Ruefli-Spears
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Call for a free consultation now - (716) 226-5130
Photo of Paula J Ruefli-Spears, Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Paula J Ruefli-Spears
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Call for a free consultation now - (716) 226-5130